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C. Cavelow 1967 Journal 87 Yaviza, Darien Prov., Panama Nov. 6 to El Real - Peter has something in his foot we can't get it out. 2 hrs. wait for doctor. Bought a little wooden (coco bolo) armadillo made by some Indians. # 992 - 997 are from Yaviza shot by little hunters. Some rain - VERY hot tonight at 8:30 PM Nov. 7 # 998, # 999 # 1001 from across the river from Yaviza - still considered Yaviza by people there. # 1000 from paja roof & trees. # 1002 & 1003 Yaviza. overcast very little rain but very warm. about 8 Indians visiting - confusion. I packed to go up river tomorrow. Nov 8-12 # 1007 1008 by little hunters. Up river - fought 2 "little cats" one ocelot & one margay. Both were $10.00 each. Also bought one parrot & a macaw $4.00. Nov 13 # 1017 -> 1056 Little hunters brought. Nov 14 1057 -> 1074 " " Packing to go to Panama. Almost all time playing with two cats & two grisons ($2.00 each). Grisons smell worse very poorly. Eat each meal as they hadn't eaten in days.